The Chopper is back, and it’s never been so cool

New, but not improved, because some times the old things are still the best: This reborn Hot One model is back on sale in Halfords (Picture: SWNS)

Feast your eyes on this ultimate comeback: The Chopper reborn.

Raleigh has re-released the iconic bike – with its padded backrest, mismatched wheels and ape-hanger handlebars.

The 1970s British classic has been brought back by popular demand from nostalgic parents, say Halfords.

Old school (Picture: SWNS)

A Halfords’ spokesman said: ‘The Raleigh Chopper is not only a design classic, but also a childhood icon. We’ve seen lots of demand from parents wanting to recreate the magic of their favourite bike for their children.

A colourful makeover for the chopper Mark 3, was last sold some time in the late 1970s to early 80s (Picture: SWNS)

‘The nostalgia trend has helped this much-loved retro bike make a comeback this summer.’

The Raleigh Bicycle Company is based in Nottingham (Picture: SWNS)

Halfords is releasing a limited number of the flaming red Hot One.

Ad photo for the chopper bike in the 1970’s (Picture: SWNS)

The Chopper was based on the dragster motorbikes of the 1960s and its unique design became a cultural icon.

The Mark 2 model (Picture: SWNS)

Some 1.5 million bikes were made until production ceased in 1979.

The new Chopper range that is now on sale (Picture: SWNS)

The re-release has the same three speed gears and 16in front wheel and 20in rear wheel as the original, as well as alloy V brakes.